Latest News | Business leaders from across the North West have reacted to the raft of Budget announcements, including the Liverpool City Region securing Freeport status. The confirmed extension of the furlough scheme was seen as a positive, as were some of the short-term plans, but companies must now 'keep their focus' and 'make sure the government delivers on its commitments' as the country looks to navigate the fallout of the past year. Read More… |
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Andrew Gilsenan from Pegasus Group says the new National Model Design Code has finally arrived. Undoubtedly a significant event for urbanists and planners alike, the NMDC indeed makes good on Proposal 11 of the Planning for the Future White Paper to make design expectations more 'visual and predictable'. Read More… |
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Stockport-based Glossop Cartons has undergone a management buyout (MBO). Read More… |
Premium natural slate producer Cupa Group has acquired a national roofing specialist. Read More… |
Chester-based employment law and HR specialist Ellis Whittam looks set to accelerate its growth plans through the acquisition of three businesses by parent company Marlowe. Read More… |
Chorley-based automotive repair specialist DA Techs (NW) has secured a £250,000 NPIF loan, backed by CBILS. Read More… |
Manchester-headquartered communications provider Mission Labs has been bought. Read More… |
KPMG UK has signed an unconditional agreement for the sale of its restructuring practice to Interpath Advisory, a new entity backed by private equity firm HIG Europe. Read More… |
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Tom Jack, from Endless LLP, looks at how North West businesses will come out fighting in 2021. Read More… |
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The chief executive of Revolution Bars Group believes the light at the end of the tunnel "is getting brighter" as the company looks to bounce back from the difficulties of the pandemic. Read More… |
Greater Manchester having an opportunity to redefine its strategy based around digitalisation and decarbonisation will be among the topics of conversation at an upcoming Insider event. Read More… |
B&M has been buoyed by a strong end to its financial year and is expecting results to be ahead of prior expectations. Read More… |
K3 Capital is entering its year-end on the back of a robust performance. Read More… |
Cheshire-based finance lender Mint Bridging has rebranded. Read More… |
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Fiona Wood, a partner at McAlister Family Law, looks at what happens to cryptocurrency in a divorce. Read More… |
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Barings Real Estate has appointed JLL to the leasing team of its 180,000 sq ft Landmark development in Manchester city centre. Read More… |
A two-storey restaurant and bar is set to open in Manchester later this year. Read More… |
A business park built entirely from shipping containers has launched on Deeside. Read More… |
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Matt Hodgson, a partner at Claritas Tax, looks at if R&D tax relief and grant funding are mutually exclusive. Read More… |
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Member Exclusive News | Manchester Grammar School (MGS) has secured a £1.1m funding package from Lombard Asset Finance. Read More… |
A Manchester-based accountancy firm has appointed a new managing partner. Read More… |
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